Annual Festivals: Instituted by Moses. Designated as Solemn Feasts: Num. 15:3; 2 Chr. 8:13; Lam. 2:6; Ezek. 46:9; Set Feasts, Num. 29:39; Ezra 3:5. Appointed Feasts, Isa. 1:14; Holy Convocations, Lev. 23:4. First and last days were Sabbatic, Lev. 23:39,40; Num. 28:18-25; 29:12,35; Neh. 8:1-18. Kept with rejoicing, Lev. 23:40; Deut. 16:11-14; 2 Chr. 30:21-26; Ezra 6:22; Neh. 8:9-12,17; Psa. 42:4; 122:4; Isa. 30:29; Zech. 8:19. Divine protection given during, Ex. 34:24. The three principal, were Passover; Pentecost; Tabernacles. All males were required to attend, Ex. 23:17; 34:23; Deut. 16:16; Psa. 42:4; 122:4; Ezek. 36:38; Luke 2:41; John 4:45; 7. Aliens permitted to attend, John 12:20; Acts 2:1-11. Attended by women, 1 Sam. 1:3,9; Luke 2:41. Observed: by Jesus, Matt. 26:17-20; Luke 2:41,42; 22:15; John 2:13,23; 5:1; 7:10; 10:22; by Paul, Acts 18:21; 19:21; 20:6,16; 24:11,17. See for full treatment of annual feasts, Passover; Pentecost; Purim; Tabernacles; Trumpets.